Overweight and obesity are defined as abnormal accumulation of body fat to the extent that it may present health risk. Health problem associated with overweight and obesity includes diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, cancer, hypertension, and heart attack. Activities and habits linked to weight gain are excessive eating, consumption of high calorie foods, late eating, and lack of physical activity.
Now, here are step by step guide to losing unnecessary weight.
First, start each day with water (10 glasses per day) or a cup of herbal tea. Water is essential in flushing out toxins and harmful products in our system, it also lubricates the joints and prepares them for the daily task, and water helps in circulation of nutrients. The functionality of most body organs such as kidney, and liver depends on water intake. Water aids digestion and activates the activities of enzymes. The body needs adequate level of water especially after physical activities such as exercise.
Herbal tea comes in different forms and uses. Functions of herbal tea include detoxification, anti-cancer, anti-bacteria, and anti-virus, lowering blood pressure. Just like water herbal tea helps in digestion and the working of the kidney, and liver. Examples include green tea, ginseng, etc. Please, read and understand the functions of the herbs before use.
Second, engage your body in physical activities. Frequent and regular exercise boost the immune system, improves mental health, prevents depression, promotes positive self esteem and in addition helps in burning excess calories. Exercise assist in maintaining physical fitness ensuring flexibility of the muscles and joints. Aerobic exercise helps in oxygen circulation while improving the health of your heart and lungs. Good physical activities includes; walking, jogging, bicycling, climbing staircase, dancing, swimming etc.
Third, keep a healthy eating habit; give your body what is needed not what you feel. Don’t start your day with heavy meals because this slows down the body. Light foods are best for breakfast; foods such as fresh fruits, vegetables and whole grains (wheat, oat, millet etc). These classes of food provide the body with vitamins, minerals, and dietary fiber which boost the body’s immunity. Keep away from fatty, salty, and sugary foods. Always consider the nutritional value of food before consumption.
Fourth and final, maintain a healthy state of mind. Maintaining a good state of mind is the key to achieving happiness, contentment, and a longer life. Remember, our actions are results of our thinking. So be positive, discipline, and let go of negativity.
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